The latest announcement from KDE unveils the arrival of the Plasma 6.1.5 desktop environment. This update serves as a maintenance release for the earlier 6.1 series debut in June, focusing on refining features and introducing new modules to enhance the desktop environment.
It is important to note that this release marks the final installment in the 6.1 series. The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.2 version is set to launch in early October.
This bugfix update consolidates a month’s worth of new translations and corrections contributed by KDE’s developer community. These seemingly minor adjustments play a crucial role in bolstering system stability and user experience.
Among the notable improvements is the enhancement of Screenedge functionality, providing smoother client activation during drag-and-drop operations. Users will also benefit from improved keyboard usability in grid views while navigating through applications, courtesy of a tweak in the Applets/kickoff module.
The Plasma 6.1.5 update addresses an issue within Klipper that previously hindered copying cells when images were disregarded.
Extending beyond these fixes, the update impacts various components of the Plasma desktop:
- Discover – KDE’s app store now boasts enhanced handling of Snap and Flatpak applications, resulting in better error reporting and search efficiency.
- Dr. Konqi – the crash reporting tool has undergone refinement to prevent unnecessary submissions if the crashed application isn’t linked to KDE’s Bugzilla.
- KWin – the window manager received multiple updates, improving device event handling and window management for heightened system stability and user engagement.
Furthermore, the KDE GTK Config now better manages global theme changes, while a fix in the Wayland display server protocol addresses a potential null dereference issue.
Updates to Plasma’s system monitor and workspace have been made to enhance their functionality and hardware interaction, showcasing KDE’s commitment to delivering a seamless user experience across diverse device configurations.
For an in-depth look at all the improvements and fixes introduced in the Plasma 6.1.5 update, the complete changelog is available on KDE’s official website alongside the release announcement.
